Sepak Takraw group matches continue in Nay Pyi Taw
THE group-stage matches of the men’s and women’s quadrant team events at the 2026 Inter-Region/ State Sepak Takraw Championship continued at the Gymnasium (A) of Wunna Theikdhi Sports Complex in…
Russia-Belarus trade developing successfully despite influence attempts from outside: Putin
TRADE between Russia and Belarus has grown by 12.5 per cent since the beginning of the year, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Saturday. “The main area of our cooperation,…
Japan’s manufacturers to form consortium NEWS IN BRIEF to develop AI for factory robots
AROUND 20 Japanese manufacturers are expected to form a consortium to commercialize physical artificial intelligence systems designed to operate robots in factories and other sites, sources close to the matter…
Venezuela to receive $19 per barrel of oil under agreement with US
VENEZUELAN state revenues under the oil development agreement with the United States could reach approximately $209 billion, or approximately $19 per barrel produced and sold, the country’s interim president, Delcy…
Indian Sports Minister Mandaviya, coach Gambhir join ‘Sundays on Cycle’
UNION Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and Indian men’s cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir participated in the ‘Sundays on Cycle’ event on Sunday, with both calling for greater focus on…
Iran’s president says peace MoU with US in interests of Tehran
IRANIAN President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Saturday the peace memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed between Iran and the United States is in the interests of the country, West Asia and…
Xi arrives in Kyrgyzstan for SCO summit, state visit as Bishkek embraces SCO summit
CHINESE President Xi Jinping landed in Kyrgyz capital Bishkek on Sunday for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit 2026 and a state visit to Kyrgyzstan, the Xinhua News Agency reported.…
Russia warns Finland over NATO nuclear policy shift
FINLAND’S decision to abandon its policy of military non-alignment after joining NATO “not only fails to strengthen its national security but, on the contrary, significantly increases the risks for it…
Nepal-China floods disaster: Latest developments
THE number of people missing in the catastrophic flood that sliced through the border area between Nepal and China exceeded 3,000 on Sunday, as rescuers searched for survivors. Nepal says…